More Questions on a Borchardt

Ron Wood · 11-24-2004, 12:47 AM

The number on the barrel is actually 172,23 which is in accordance with the English proof laws of 1894. It indicates that the caliber of this Borchardt is 7.63mm, as 172.23 is the number of lead balls of that diameter required to make a pound.

The markings on the barrel are actually Crowns over the letters B, U, and G. In essence they indicate that the weapon has been tested with a proof load, has passed final inspection and has a rifled barrel.

The number on the toggle is the patent number (D.R.P.=Deutches Reich Patent)

From your description, the only mismatch is the magazine as you have observed.

11-24-2004, 12:47 AM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,256 Times in 1,724 Posts	The number on the barrel is actually 172,23 which is in accordance with the English proof laws of 1894. It indicates that the caliber of this Borchardt is 7.63mm, as 172.23 is the number of lead balls of that diameter required to make a pound. The markings on the barrel are actually Crowns over the letters B, U, and G. In essence they indicate that the weapon has been tested with a proof load, has passed final inspection and has a rifled barrel. The number on the toggle is the patent number (D.R.P.=Deutches Reich Patent) From your description, the only mismatch is the magazine as you have observed. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction